View of the Virgin River beside a layered canyon wall, and dense trees in probably Utah. A tree trunk with peeled bark is beside the water.
Description
1 photographic print on stereo card : stereograph, albumen ; 12 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
U. S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the West, by J. W. Powell and A. H. Thompson.;
Subject
Virgin River--19th century; Cliffs--Utah--19th century; Expeditions & surveys--Utah--19th century; Rivers--Utah--19th century; Trees--Utah--19th century; Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region (U.S.)
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Hanson.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Notes
"U.S. Topographical and Geological Survey of the Colorado River of the west" and "by J.W. Powell and A.H. Thompson" printed on stereo card.; Condition: stained.; Descriptive information printed on label on verso reads: "Views on the Rio Virgen. This stream is a tributary of the Colorado, in Southern Utah and Southern Nevada, called by the Indians Pa-roosh, (Roaring Water.) Pa-Roo-Nu-Weap Series. Pa-roo-nu-weap is the Indian name of the principal cañon on the Long Valley branch. It is about 18 miles long, and from 1,200 to 2,000 feet deep" and "No. 32" printed on label on verso.; Formerly F39183; Title and attribution printed on label on verso.; Library owns additional iterations of this image in various formats: : 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.).; R7110079515
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